cleaning granite countertops

What You Need To Know About Cleaning Granite Countertops

There are so many colors that you have to choose from when you are looking at granite countertop. You want to be sure that you choose a color that is going to go with the rest of your room, and you also want to make sure that you know all about cleaning granite countertops as well before you buy your countertops.

Maintenance and cleaning of granite countertops is pretty straightforward and simple. For one thing, it is very rare for granite countertops to get scratched or stained because granite is such a hard surface. It takes a lot of pressure to scratch a granite countertop surface.

If you do manage to scratch your granite countertop, simply try to buff out the scratch with some steel wool. You should use the finest steel wool to be sure you don't scratch the surface further. Use a '000' or finer steel wool to carefully remove any deep scratches. Of course this doesn't actually remove the scratches, but can drastically reduce their appearance. If done with enough patience and skill, you won't be able to notice to scratches once you're done.

As far as regular maintenance goes, you really don't need anything stronger than warm water, some dish soap and a clean cloth. Though you can use a window cleaner, these products often leave a film that you will probably find undesirable.

In order to remove more stubborn residue, such as gum, glue or hardened drink mix, use a box cutter or razor blade, tipped carefully to an angle. Scrape over the affected area until most or all of the substance has been removed.

After using a razor blade or similar tool to scrape off difficult residue, be sure to follow with some vinegar and water, as well as a little steel wool scrubbing to remove any left over materials. Again, be sure to use only the finest steel wool.

Some people use "Scotch-Brite" to clean their granite countertops, and swear by it, though most manufacturers' websites seem to agree that this should not be used on granite countertops. Whether because of possible harm to the granite, or because of potential harm to people when used in food areas, it is generally not recommended to use this product on granite kitchen countertops....

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